The Book of Stolen Dreams

The Secret Key

By: David Farr

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Paperback | 28 May 2025

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368 Pages

Age
9+

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 13.0 x 2.3

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The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman. When Rachel and her brother Robert defeated the tyrannical President Malstain and saved all of Krasnia, they became heroes. But the battle between good and evil has only just begun.

Rachel has a blood-red key and, as a Keeper of the Key, she cannot refuse its demands. So, when a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is kidnapped and taken to the Hinterland, Rachel must answer the key's call. With time running out, Rachel realises that it's not just Elsa she must save, but the world as she knows it...

About the Author

David Farr is one of the UK's leading screenwriters and directors for film, TV and theatre. In 2009, he was appointed Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where his productions of The Winter's Tale, King Lear and The Homecoming all opened to critical acclaim. David is known for his work on Spooks and his 2016 BBC adaptation of The Night Manager, starring Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston. He completed his first feature film, Hanna, in 2009, and has since adapted it into a hugely successful series for Amazon Prime, and has recently adapted The Midwich Cuckoos for Sky.

Industry Reviews

Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:

"A new and important voice for young people." - Michael Morpurgo

"Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." - Ben Miller

"A wonderful story. Gripping and magical." - Anthony Horowitz

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